1. Pursuant to a call signed by thirteen members (being more than ½ the members of said Board), which was duly received and filed by the Clerk of said Board on the 11thday of March, 2008, and due notice having been given by the Clerk by publication in a newspaper published in the County of Henry in words and figures as follows:

“You are hereby notified that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION on Tuesday, APRIL 15, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. Said meeting will be held in the COUNTY BOARD ROOM, Judicial Wing, Room 102J, Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

BARBARA M. LINK

County Clerk”

A certificate of Publication by said newspaper being on file and also by mailing a notice to each member of said Board in words and figures as follows, to-wit:

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK

Cambridge, Illinois April 10, 2008 Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION at the hour of 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Said meeting will be held in the FIRST FLOOR JUDICIAL WING in the Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

A certificate of mailing said notice being on file, the Henry County Board of the County of Henry and State of Illinois, convened in REGULAR SESSION in the FIRST FLOOR JUDICIAL WING in the Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, in the County and State aforesaid, on Tuesday, the 15th day of April, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.

2. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Nicholson.

3. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain JoAnne Hillman after which the pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.

4. A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four members present: Karol Vail, Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann Desmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson.

5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the April 15, 2008 County Board meeting. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Muriel Weber moved to approve and place on file the March 11, 2008 County Board minutes. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Member Roger Grafton moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder Fee report, Henry County Health Department, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, University of Illinois Extension, and the United Counties Council of Illinois Leadership Academy. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

8. Member Kippy Nelson moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Ramon Wirth to the Henry County Merit Commission for a term from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

9. Member Roger Grafton moved to confirm to the reappointment of Mr. Paul R. Ehnle to the Kewanee Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2011. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

10. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Frank Soliz to the Colona Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2011. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

11. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the May 13, 2008 County Board meeting the reappointments of Ms. Tammy Swanson Dynes and Mr. Jim Eccher to the Board of Review for terms from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2010. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

12. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to adopt Resolution 08-08 Supporting Full and Immediate Funding of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

13. Member John Sovanski moved to approve Resolution 08-09 stating the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Plan is consistent with and supportive of the area’s current economic adjustment strategy and is being operated in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the RRLF Plan, and the loan portfolio meets the standards contained therein. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

14. Member John Sovanski moved to approve the general concept for a new management structure as presented in the County Board Management Structure Chart. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, D. Anderson, M. Swanson, and R. Grafton.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

15. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

16. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

17. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to

accept the Courthouse parking lot design proposal, including Meeting/Coordinantion, Survey, Parking Lot Design and Proposals and Lighting from Willet, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. and to execute the Engineering Design Agreement in the amount of $11,000. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Five members voting “Naye”: K. Vail, B. Murphy, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, and J. King.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

18. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee reports. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

19. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the purchase of a John Deere lawn tractor from Goodrich in Geneseo in the amount of $11,450.00 . Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

20. Member Jan May moved to approve the purchase of an electronic medical record software system from Point Click Care in the amount of $22,693.00 on a 1 year contract and a $20,625.00 one time fee for implementation services. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

21. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

22. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to proceed with the Public Hearing process for increasing zoning and building permit application fees. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

23. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

24. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

25. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the March Fund Balance and Interest Earned report of the Treasurer and the Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

26. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,015,142.43. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 08-10 setting the annual salary of the office of the Henry County Coroner for the next four years. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Norstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

28. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

29. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to authorize Chairman to execute an agreement and to secure funds to replace a structure on County Hwy 20 to be financed with 80% Federal funds and 20% County funds. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

(See Call of the Roll on next page)

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

30. Member James Kursock moved to approve a culvert project in Phenix Road District to be completed by Mike Stohl Constuction, to be financed with 50% State funds and 50% County funds. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

31. Member James Kursock moved to approve the lowest bidder in each group for materials for motor fuel tax projects in various road districts. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

32. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

33. Member Jim King moved to adopt Ordinance 08-11 Authorizing Application for and Execution of a Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s General Authority to make such grants. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

(See Page )

34. Member James Eccher moved to accept a retirement letter from Mr. Dick Erickson, Henry County Administrator, to be effective June 25, 2008. Mr. Erickson served Henry County for 28 years. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

(See Page )

35. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for Public Comment.

36. Member Jim King moved to recommend Chairman Tom Nicholson write a letter to legislators in support of the work done for the County by the University of Illinois Extension office and prepare a Resolution to be sent to the appropriate committee for approval at the May 13, 2008 County Board meeting. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice.

37. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

38. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.